Devine Scripture

1 Peter 1:16

1 Peter chapter 1 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

because it is written, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

because it is written, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy.

Context

v.15but like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living;

v.16This passage

v.17And if ye call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to each man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning in fear:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Leviticus 11:44

    For I am Jehovah your God: sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that moveth upon the earth.

  • Leviticus 19:2

    Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy; for I Jehovah your God am holy.

  • Leviticus 20:7

    Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy; for I am Jehovah your God.